Spinach-Shrimp Dip

Submitted by Lennie

"Last summer I created this variation on the classic Knorr Spinach Dip ... and it was gone in a flash. Try it; it's really yummy. Don't expect any to be left."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 1 package Knorr vegetable soup mix (no substitutes)
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, well drained and chopped
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
• 2 cups cooked peeled baby shrimp
• 1 loaf pumpernickel bread (round loaf)

directions

1. Thaw the spinach, then squeeze out as much water as possible.
2. Combine spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise and horseradish in a mixing bowl; you can also do this in a food processor if you like a more pureed consistency (I often do it by hand, or do it VERY CAREFULLY in the food processor so as not to over-process).
3. Stir in the dry soup mix, the chopped water chestnuts and the onion; stir well.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavours meld.
5. Before serving, stir shrimp into dip mixture.
6. Cut off the top of the loaf of bread and hollow it out, reserving the lid and the inner bread chunks to serve alongside.
7. Fill hollowed bread shell with dip and serve with the bread, cut into chunks, along with an assortment of crackers and carrot sticks.
8. People are drawn to this; watch it disappear!

Reviews

[Miss Annie]

Fabulous! I made this dip just like the recipe. It makes a lot of dip, so be sure to have some friends to help you scarff if down.

 

[Jeff Hixson]

Oh Lennie this was the beat dip I ever made!! Had it for Christmas and everybody raved!

 

[Dana-MMH]

Lennie, this dip has such a great taste! I made this today for the boat and everyone wanted to know where I got the recipe. Of course it's from Zaar DH said! I really like the horseradish taste in this, I think next time I'll add a tad more. Thanks so much for sharing this scrumptious dip we sure enjoyed it. I served it with pumpernickle little breads and crackers.

 

[Jan in Lanark]

I made this for New Years Eve potluck and it went over very well. I was going to make the traditional spinach dip anyway and my SIL loves shrimp, so how could I go wrong? I used regular sour cream and bought a package of uncooked tiger shrimp which I steamed and cut up into the recipe. Nice to have a little variety on a good old standby! Thanks Lennie.

 

[ratherbeswimmin]

I made this during the week of Christmas and it was a huge success. I made it just as you directed and it looked very nice in the pumpernickel bread shell. Excellent flavor and you are right, there was none left-over. Thanks for sharing this recipe.